Yeah, if only CH products would hurry up with launching a new generation hotas.
They told me they are not going to launch a new gaming product in 2010.
but its 2011 now.
Maybe it helps if you all post asking for a possible month,quarter,year estimate for a new hotas launch:
http://www.ch-hangar.com/forum/showt...cts-2010/page4

I would like to buy the CH fighterstick (combat stick is almost impossible to get around here and fighterstick has more "buttons") and throttle quad.
But i dont like the CH pro throttle: Almost no resistance and flat travel.And no rotary's.
And the CH pedals while very reliable and strong look to small for me compared to saitek pedals, specially the new combat pedals.

What i want most is a new CH hotas and new CH pedals (so not current models)
2nd option for me would be Logitech G940. Complete package for nice price and has force feedback.
3rd option would be Warthog with Saitek combat pedals... expansive combo. And i am afraid of quality issue on the hog. And Saitek is known for quick spiking pots?
I will wait just before or after launch to see if CH products announce something.

I own a unmodded cougar now and a Saitek X45 + Saitek throttle quadrant.

I know basically nothing at all about these setups, only what I have googled and read here. Atm using a Logitech extreme 3d pro, which is a joystick with base buttons, two triggers, hat and four buttoms around the hat. I use the twist feature for rudders, and my left hand on the mouse to move my head in the game.

Is there a big jump in enjoyment if I was to get a tracker + full setup? Do oyu think you would enjoy the game even without all the gadgets? Just wondering what people think since they are an expensive purchase for just 1 game alone.

Track-IR is a must have.
And its not only usable for one game.
Its usable in all flight sims.
All hardcore race sims.
And usable in Arma2.

check the game list:
http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/...games-all.html

If only it was cheaper.I 've used freetrack without a problem and I only spent like $40 including a 30 dollar webcam.I've read many times that you can use the Track clip Pro with freetrack,it is sold for like $35 so if you dont want to build anything thats a great option.Im going to buy the trackclip pro but dont know where to get it.

And Tarmac Aces plan a RAF spad grip for yours universal base:

http://delcure.simon.perso.sfr.fr/Ta...grip/vue_1.jpg

http://delcure.simon.perso.sfr.fr/Ta...grip/vue_2.jpg

http://delcure.simon.perso.sfr.fr/Ta...grip/vue_3.jpg

;)

Sokol1

Im not a fan of those RAF sticks, but for reality sake,AWESOME!!!A lower quality version of their products would get the attention of a lot of people.We love WW2 warbirds yet we fly with F-16 sticks.Those guys should be admired for producing that kind of gear.

I have used the full CH setup for years without issues. Fighterstick, Pro Throttle and Pedals.

Personally, I'd say that unless you are going to fly multi engine aircraft exclusively, get the Pro Throttle instead of the Quadrant. It has better placed, and more, buttons.

I want more levers,for me the quadrant is more versatile.Single or twin engine control,mixture,prop pitch, trim.

There was a 2 man company who build high quality spitfire controls.
Unfortunaly one of them died and the company quit production :(

http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/spit...ct-review.html

http://spitfiresite.com/uploaded_images/spitsim_011.jpg

Ha! My Warthog just arrived! :-D I just hope my throttle doesn't die as well .....